4 Takeaways From Canada’s 11-1 Win Over Slovakia Adam Kierszenblat | August 12, 2022 Team Canada improved to 2-0 at the 2022 World Juniors with a decisive 11-1 victory over Slovakia. Fourteen Canadians recorded at least a point in the game, while Dylan Garand…
3 Takeaways from Canada’s 5-2 Win Over Latvia Adam Kierszenblat | August 11, 2022 Team Canada kicked off their rescheduled 2022 World Juniors with a 5-2 victory over Latvia. The Canadians dominated early and were aided by a three-goal second period for their first…
Kraken 2022-23 Season To Do List: Fix Their Special Teams Adam Kierszenblat | August 9, 2022 It is no secret that to have success in the NHL, teams need to have strong special teams. During the 2021-22 campaign, the Seattle Kraken finished 29th on the power…
Kraken Mailbag: Beniers, Wright, Playoffs & More Adam Kierszenblat | August 4, 2022 Welcome to the Seattle Kraken Mailbag here at The Hockey Writers. This monthly column will allow members of the Kraken team to answer any Kraken based questions from social media.…
3 Trade Destinations for Canucks DiPietro Adam Kierszenblat | July 31, 2022 The Vancouver Canucks have hit a roadblock with goaltender Michael DiPietro. Due to mismanagement of his development over the past few seasons, his agent believes it may be best for…
Kraken 2022-23 Season To Do List: Beat the Canucks Adam Kierszenblat | July 29, 2022 When the Seattle Kraken entered the NHL, they were expected to build a rivalry with the Vancouver Canucks. The cities are separated by a three-hour drive and already have a…
3 Kraken Forwards Who Could Be Moved to Ease Logjam Adam Kierszenblat | July 28, 2022 The Seattle Kraken made some big moves this offseason, whether it be drafting Shane Wright, signing André Burakovsky or trading for Oliver Bjorkstrand. While it is good for a forward…
Canucks Addition of Lazar Fills Multiple Team Needs Adam Kierszenblat | July 25, 2022 When the Vancouver Canucks announced they had signed Curtis Lazar to a three-year deal during free agency, fans were excited. The BC-born center grew up a Canucks fan and plays…
Kraken’s Cap Management Led to Solid Move With Bjorkstrand Adam Kierszenblat | July 24, 2022 The Seattle Kraken effectively utilized their cap space to acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Columbus Blue Jackets for pennies on the dollar. The Danish forward who scored 28 goals and…
Kraken & Hurricanes Can Help Each Other by Swapping Defensemen Adam Kierszenblat | July 21, 2022 A trade between the Seattle Kraken and Carolina Hurricanes could be mutually beneficial for both sides. The Kraken have a plethora of left-shot defencemen but are desperate to add to…
Kraken Cap Space Could Help Canadiens with Salary Cap Issues Adam Kierszenblat | July 18, 2022 If the 2022 NHL offseason has taught fans and teams anything, it is that cap space is an organization’s best asset. When teams are able to weaponize what they have…
3 Canucks That May Not Be Part of the Opening Night Roster Adam Kierszenblat | July 17, 2022 The Vancouver Canucks enter the 2022-23 season with a variety of questions that need to be answered. Most pressing is what will the opening night lineup look like? With multiple…